Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-05-27
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.


J. s. Borden & Co. still ahead.
For sALE.-A secondhand cook stove.
Apply at this office.
There will be communion services at
Pair View Sunday, May 10Th.
REV. A. A. J. BUsnoNG.
We are glad to note that Mr.. W. {.
Barron, whose recent severe illness has
caused his many friends to feel quite
anxious, is about again looking very much
like his old natural self.
Men, women and children are all on
their way to ]. S. Borden 4 Cos. for good
goods and bargains in every line.
Considerable quantities Of manganese
from the mines in PowelPs Fort aie being
shipped from the depot in this place.
guarantee the Thomas Hay Rake to
be the best in the market. Try the rake
and II not o. X. return it.
A. L. Jamison.
Thomas Sites, deaf-mute, was run over
by train on the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road near Elkton, on Tuesday, and in
stantly killed.
We are glad to say that Columbia Fur
mace il once more in full blast. After the
long silence it looks like business had
opened mp once more over the old ground.
We are Informed that Liberty Furnace
will also be started up in a few weeks.
The commencement exercises Of the
Washington and Lee University, Lexing-
ton, Va, will begin on Sunday. June 18TH
with the Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev.
VIM. V. Tudor, d. d. The annual ad-
dress by Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, d. D.,
will be one Of the most interesting features
Of the occasion.
J. S. Borden & Co. have aleady received
their second stock Of spring and summer
goods.
The bark peeling in the different camps
through the mountains Of this section is
about over. Mesers. Reese & Cover have
had many thousands Of cords peeled, it
being one Of the most successful seasons
for many years.
Examine the Champion Steel Binder
and Mower before buying.
81. A. l.. Jamlson.
DIR. Kings beautiful colt. "Festus,
passed through town this week on its way
10 the Fair Grounds. This is one Of the
hAndsomest pieces Of horsehesh we have
seen, and we are not surprised at his
taking the LIST premium at our Fair last
fall.
Rev. D. II. Rhodes, who is so highly
spoken of in our Edinburg dispatches, IS
also well known in Woodstock and
throughout this section, where he is much
liked. Mr.. Rhodes deserves the highest
consideration and love He is q Christian
gentleman, a devoted laborer in the great
work of saving immortal souls, and by
his earnest and never-tiring efforts has
been the instrument Of much good.
RARE CHANcE.-A drug store for sale
in one Of the most flourishing towns in the
Valley. For further information address
X. Woodstock, Va.
Rev. John Pirkey, one Of the Oldest and
best known ministers Of the Christian
Church, Il this State, died at his residence
in winchester, where he was the pastor
of congregation, Tuesday. Mr.. Pirkey
was for many years resident of Stras-
burg were be preached with great power
and success. He wasone Of the ablest ant
most useful ministers in bis church, wal
greatly beloved, and the news OF BIZ
death will bring sorrow to many hearts
Call on A. L. Jamison for the best
quality Of binder Irvine, in the market.
/ want every man, woman and child II
the county to call and see my splendid
stock Of confectioneries. Don't ask yoI
20 buy. i. T.. Bennett
Rev. Meredith, the colored preacher il
this place. had a most agreeable surpris'
on Wednesday night A little Will
after dark a mob Of men and women
rushed in on him. They had their wa
naint on, and in their blOOd-thirstiness
they had filed his house with the Dicesi
bacon, lard, -four, segar, canned good
and almost everything else that could b
thought Of. The good old pastor, who i
40 we'll respected by both white and col
ored, was taken By surprise, but still
vas equal to the occasion and returne
his thanks in the most feeling manner.
The season has been glorious one, an
sueh crops Of bay and wheat are seldor
ssen. In order to take them of nice an
sasy 20 to W. L. Fuller's opposite tn
ooars house. and Duy your harvest whisk,
We will guarantee it to be pure and goOt
nd as cheap So the very cheapest. w
hsvei ranging ia price from $3.50 tos6.C
Gallon. Only try us, we know wo ca
= you. Respectfully, &C.,
W. L. Fu1LER.